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2019 Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame Inductions
It is the honour of the Prince Albert Arts Board to announce this year's inductees into the Prince Albert Arts Hall of Fame. The Watsonairs: Music The Watsonairs Choral Group launched in 1956, and has...
May 24, 2019
Citizens concerned by inspector's departure from Pinehouse inquiry
The citizens who helped prompt a formal inquiry, including a financial investigation into the northern Village of Pinehouse, are concerned the probe could fall by the wayside now that the lead investi...
May 23, 2019 The northern Village of Pinehouse is under a formal inquiry by the province. (Marty Martinson/paNOW Staff)
Prosecutor cites hole in indecent exposure case, stays charge
According to one Prince Albert Crown prosecutor, the only wrongdoing committed by a man last February at the Frank Dunn Swimming Pool, was the shorts he wore that day.Tyrel Taylor said the charge agai...
May 23, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
P.A. hosts international convention for Lions Club members
Prince Albert is playing host to Lions Club members from across western Canada and parts of the United States.The visiting lions are in town for the multiple district convention. The event sees delega...
May 23, 2019 Delegates sign in at the Coronet Hotel Thursday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Fourth city-wide garage sale in Melfort set for Saturday
The fourth year of the Melfort City Wide Garage Sale is taking place Saturday, May 23 this year.Jacey Bailey is the organizer of the event, and said the idea came from her family going to the Montgome...
May 23, 2019 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
‘I can’t say we’ve had a negative experience here’: Living vegan in Northeast Saskatchewan
Jorin Starcevich and his wife have been vegan for 19 years.They've lived in Melfort for 14 years since moving from the B.C. lower mainland and have raised their family while continuing the vegan lifes...
May 23, 2019 Jorin Starcevich and his family have been hosting public vegan potlucks for nearly a year as they've made friends with vegans in Northeast Saskatchewan during their stay in Melfort (Facebook/Melfort Vegans).
Large mural to be painted and installed at Melfort Historic Post Office
Melfort and area residents can have their painting skills showcased in a mural at the historic post office in the city.Five workshops are being held over a two-week span at the building on Main Street...
May 23, 2019 A mural will be another addition made to the Melfort Historic Post Office. (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
More delays in finding Carlton School crosswalk solution
The conundrum continues on how to make the crosswalk on Sixth Ave. E. between Carlton Comprehensive Public High School and Carlton Court Plaza safer.Prince Albert city council decided Tuesday to delay...
May 23, 2019 The painting style of a 3D crosswalk, such as this one in the Montreal borough of Outremont, creates an optical illusion that makes the lines appear to float above the ground. (Ryan Remiorz/ The Canadian Press)
Charity golf event will help send kids to camp
Rustic Nine Par 3 Golf Course is hosting Swing Fore! Summer Camp, a charity golf event June 9, designed to help send kids to camp. All proceeds from the event will be used to send six youth from the B...
May 23, 2019 This will mark the inaugural year of Swing Fore! Summer Camp at Rustic Nine Golf Course, an event organizer Kim Hebert hopes will become an annual occurrence in the years to come. (Facebook/Rustic Nine Golf Course Par 3)
Well-known elder to advise and mentor police service
Elder Jacob Sanderson has acted as spiritual advisor with the Prince Albert Grand Council, the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, and worked with spiritual leaders are the world. Now, he'll advise and guide l...
May 23, 2019 Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, Elder Jacob Sanderson, Police Chief Jon Bergen and Deputy Chief Jason Stonechild at a ceremony Tuesday to announce Elder Sanderson's new role with the service. (submitted photo/PAPS)